Location & Surroundings
Divide Head is a cape in Alaska, United States, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ketchikan, 41 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 4420 km to the east. The nearest airport is Niblack Airport (historical), 20 km away.
Overview
Divide Head is cape in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, United States of America.
It is located in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
55° 13' 47" N, 132° 15' 52" W
- Elevation 59 m (DEM: 56 m)
- Timezone America/Metlakatla
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:37
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Other capes nearby
Weather in Divide Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Divide Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 8.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 184 W/m2.
Temperature
8.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,005.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.1 | 2.3 | 358 | 99 | 1,005.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.8 | 1.6 | 259 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 2.54 / 2.54 | 26 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.6 | 1.1 | 229 | 89 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.6 | 0.9 | 120 | 84 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 1.0 | 109 | 87 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 184.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.7 | 1.6 | 126 | 93 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 4.7 | 131 | 92 | 1,018.1 | 4.84 / 4.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.5 | 4.7 | 143 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 3.67 / 8.52 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.2 | 5.5 | 142 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 31.80 / 40.31 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.5 | 6.0 | 145 | 98 | 1,007.2 | 0.35 / 40.66 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.4 | 3.9 | 228 | 92 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 23.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 0.1 | 313 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 31.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.5 | 1.1 | 128 | 95 | 1,006.9 | 3.25 / 3.64 | 100 | 156.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Divide Head?
Now 8.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 8.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 184 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Divide Head today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Divide Head?
Local time is 22:37. Time zone: America/Metlakatla (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Divide Head?
Divide Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of Divide Head?
Elevation about 59 m. DEM 56 m.
Where is Divide Head located?
It is at 55.22972, -132.26444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Divide Head in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry